Young Boys vs Galatasaray Prediction & Betting Tips (21 August)

Reigning Swiss champion, the Young Boys of Berne begin their Champions League campaign with this first leg against the Turks of Galatasaray. But what a cataclysmic start to the championship for the Swiss. How is it that the Young Boys of Bern occupy the penultimate place among the Swiss after 5 days? Answers: 2 points out of 15 possible, an alarming background, and no major injury to excuse this start to the season. Beaten twice at home to start, FC Wil 1-2 and Sion 1-2, Berne then ate 3-1 at Servette during the 3rd day, fortunately the 2 recent draws have an undeniable accounting importance Yverdon 2 -2 and Zurich 2-2. In the Swiss Cup last weekend, BSC released the pressure on amateur club Printse-Nadaz 0-10. By winning the title last year, Galatasaray won their 24th crown in Turkey and validates a place in the play-offs of the next Champions League where a double clash against Young Boys is on the program.

The champion played the Turkish Super Cup for a very worrying recovery against Besiktas, defeated 5-0 in the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. The SuperLig has resumed its rights in recent weeks. After a success against Hatayspor 2-1 during the first day, Galatasaray SK beat Konyaspor 1-2 at the end of the second day, and are leader of the championship before the second Besiktas match on Sunday. Qualified last year for the group stages of the Champions League, Galatasaray SK finished in 3rd place in their group 5 points, ahead of M.United 4th, 4 points against whom they won at Old Trafford.

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— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) August 18, 2024

 

The positive point to focus on is the Young Boys Bern transfer window. With this 1st place in Switzerland, the prospect of playing at least the Europa Conference League visibly motivated the troops. Thus, the offensive Monteiro 12 goals last year), Ganvoula the Congolese international (23 goals, 9 goals in 2023-24) and C.Itten the scorer (10 goals) are all 3 very present. Sent off in the championship, Mohamed Ali Camara (central defense captain) is present this evening, unlike the former Swiss international Benito (central defense, 11 salt), Saidy Janko (right-back rotation), Lakomy (prop in the middle), K.Imeri (starter in front) and Facinet Contet (ex-Bastia, rookie). On loan from LOSC and purchased from A.Bergamo, the offensive Virginius and Colley are expected in the deep end this evening. The Galatasaray squad is terrifying for a championship such as the SuperLig. There is no shortage of "big names", and unlike previous years, when the Turkish championship began to emerge, boys arrive at 27-28 years old and not at 33-34 years old at the end of the track. This is particularly the case of Davinson Sanchez, the former captain of Tottenham, alongside the new element E.Jelert (Copenhagen, right back, 9,000,000th). For the Colombian, he will not play this evening (thigh strain).

He is joined by German international D.Köhn (left back). In the midfield we discover the Brazilian nugget G.Sara (18,000,000th) on whom the Turkish club bet very heavily. The ex-Norwich player came to strengthen the group in the midfield. Another huge reinforcement, that of M.Batsuyahi (free). Zaniolo joins A.Bergamo on the starting side. During the 2023-24 season, Mauro Icardi had a huge season (25 goals, 8 assists). D.Mertens also showed some very good things (9 goals - 16 assists).